OAG - Healthcare Program Enforcement - Litigation | Assistant Attorney Gene

at  OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

OAG - Healthcare Program Enforcement - Litigation | Assistant Attorney General IV - V | 25-0117 (00046041)
Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Healthcare Program Enforcement (302-056) 300 W. 15th St Austin 78701
Other Locations: Texas-Houston
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
State Job Code: 3513 3514
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 28 30
Salary (Pay Basis): 9,625.00 - 11,666.67 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Oct 23, 2024, 2:49:25 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an attorney licensed in Texas to join the agency’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division to engage in the exciting and fulfilling work of litigating whistleblower lawsuits filed under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. Our cases involve lawsuits against a variety of defendants including pharmaceutical companies, drug manufacturers and medical providers. The litigation is complex, and the work is meaningful. The OAG seeks qualified, self-motivated candidates to manage cases from inception to conclusion, including drafting motions and discovery, appearing at hearings, trying cases, negotiating settlements and handling appeals.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans. Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) experience the challenge and honor of public service while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, hands on legal experience, and engaging camaraderie in Austin, the scenic and lively capital of Texas.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL V: ALL THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR AAG IV PLUS:

• Experience: One additional year of full-time experience as a licensed attorney

Please refer the Job description for details